From the Pittsburgh Pennies to hosting the best modern-day talent in the PWHL, the Penguins organization is proud to honor and celebrate the women who make a difference in the sport of hockey.

We are proud to share some of the initiatives happening during March 2025, Women's History Month.

Her Hockey Day presented by 84 Lumber

On Sunday, March 2, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Penguins Foundation will host the 7th Annual Her Hockey Day presented by 84 Lumber.
Her Hockey Day aims to recognize the incredible passion of our women fans during the NHL’s Celebrating Women’s History Month. From girls stepping onto the ice for the first time to women supporting the Penguins from home to those who are trailblazers for our great game, we will celebrate YOU on March 2.

Further, thanks to 84 Lumber, local women will be recognized for their community engagement and empowered to continue to make Pittsburgh a city of equality. Join us for Her Hockey Day on March 2 at PPG Paints Arena or by visiting the Penguins on social media and by watching the Penguins vs. Leafs game at 1PM.

As part of the celebration, informational tables will be in the DICK’S Sporting Goods Hall of Champions featuring organizations tied to advocating for female empowerment in Western Pennsylvania.

Her Hockey Special Ticket Packages

As part of the March 2 celebration, two special ticket packages are available! Each purchase includes a game ticket and either a purple Penguins-branded tumbler, recognized as the international color of women and gender equality, or a Pittsburgh Pennies T-shirt, honoring the city’s first women’s hockey team.

L.I.F.T. EmpowerHER Grant

More than 200 EmpowerHER Grant nominations were collected and three finalists have been determined: Autumn’s Bridal & Prom, Gloria Horn Sewing Studio, and Urbanӓ Boutique.

Congratulations to the 2025 EmpowerHER Grant Winner - Gloria Horn Sewing Studio!

84 Lumber is a proud nationally certified woman-owned and -operated business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The EmpowerHER Grant is a part of 84 Lumber’s L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) program with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Her Hockey Auction

Join the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for the Her Hockey Auction as the NHL together celebrates women's history.

Her Hockey locker room nameplates, Penguins autographed memorabilia, female featured art and more to the Pittsburgh Pennies, a girls' ice hockey program established to increase the number of girls who play hockey and to promote gender equality in the sport.

Starting on Sunday, March 2, fans will have until March 10 at 12 PM (noon) to bid to assist with growing girls hockey in our region. Text HERHOCKEY to 76278 or visit herhockey.givesmart.com

Her Hockey Sweepstakes

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is excited to celebrate YOU with our Her Hockey Sweepstakes! The perfect start to Women’s History Month, the winner of this exclusive prize will cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 11 with tickets in the Casamigos Club! The winner of this sweepstakes will also receive an autographed Pittsburgh Penguins puck and meet our own rink side reporter Hailey Hunter during an exclusive gameday meet and greet! To enter the Her Hockey Sweepstakes, visit penguinssweepstakes.com beginning on February 22. All proceeds benefit The Pittsburgh Pennies: a girls' ice hockey program established to increase the number of girls who play hockey and to promote gender equality in the sport.

L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) Women's Panel and Networking Event

Hear from a panel of accomplished women professionals throughout several industries that have previously been deemed as “male dominant.” Hear their stories of how they overcame any obstacles they faced along their paths to success and leadership and the importance of their own female advocacy networks along the way. The discussion will also focus on how they’ve taken traits of a successful “team” and instituted these elements along with an emphasis on goal-setting and accountability throughout their companies. For additional details and to reserve your spot, please contact Bernadette Provost at [email protected].

All L.I.F.T. programming is focused on providing resources and information related to leading and inspiring females to thrive.

See 2024 Womens History Month Programming

2024 PWHL Game Draws Passionate Crowd in Steel City

A crowd of 8,850 packed the lower bowl to watch Toronto’s 2-1 victory over Montréal, which is the highest-attended women’s hockey game in Pittsburgh history. It was excellent attendance, especially considering the Penguins played twice over a busy weekend that also featured St. Patrick’s Day festivities, including later that evening against the Red Wings.

“Honestly, like, just to see how much support we're getting… the phrase ‘you build it and they will come’ is so real, and it's happening,” said Montréal forward Kristin O’Neill, who scored her first of the season in the contest.

L.I.F.T. Women's Panel and Networking Event

On April 6 at 11:30 AM, participants heard from a panel of accomplished women professionals throughout several industries that have previously been deemed as “male dominant.” They shared their stories of how they overcame any obstacles they faced along their paths to success and leadership and the importance of their own female advocacy networks along the way. The discussion also focused on how they’ve taken traits of a successful “team” and instituted these elements along with an emphasis on goal-setting and accountability throughout their companies.

L.I.F.T EmpowerHER Grant

Congratulations to the 2024 L.I.F.T EmpowerHER Grant recipient, Dandelion Kids!

The 2024 EmpowerHER Grant Finalists are Dandelion Kids, PGH Candle and STARS (Specialized Therapy & Related Services).

84 Lumber is a proud nationally certified woman-owned and -operated business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Penguins embody giving everyone an equal chance to succeed and thrive.

The EmpowerHER Grant is a part of 84 Lumber’s L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) program with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

PensGear 10% Donation on All Ladies and Girls Items

In support of the NHL’s Celebrating Women’s History Month, PensGear donated 10% of all ladies and girls item purchases in-store to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation on Her Hockey Day. Proceeds supported need-based scholarships for girls hockey.